And young people like you are driving so much of this progress -- because Africa is the youngest continent. I saw the power of youth on my trip. ...You do not lift yourself up by holding somebody else down...
Though born to live amidst the brutal jungle; You became an icon beloved in the life you led; And when in the next life you return again; Please forgive the folly meanness of men; And for now, we bid you adieu our dear CECIL
"People are being lifted out of poverty, incomes are up, the middle class is growing and young people like you are harnessing technology to change the way Africa is doing business," Obama said. "The narrative of African despair is false, and indeed was never true," Kenyatta added.
The Delegation/Committee also used the opportunity to introduce the Nigerian Independence Parade Celebrations Event to the Consul General as a major Nigerian event in the United States.
If Nigerians truly want change, this is the time for the populace backed by the media to amplify the call to set the trend and momentum to sustain a change of the status quo or else it would soon become business as usual at the top.
The Chairman and Managing Partner, Aluko & Oyebode a leading Nigerian law firm, Gbenga Oyebode Esq., has stated that Nigeria may have the richest as well as the poorest person in the African continent. Mr. Oyebode stated this while delivering the keynote address at this year's Nigerian Lawyers Association Annual Merit Awards Dinner...
Winners were drawn from various industries ranging from agriculture and education to fashion and ICT. All five African regions – North, East, Southern, Central and West Africa are represented, as well as all major language blocs – Anglophone, Francophone, Lusophone, and Arabic Africa
March 7, 2015, Washington, DC, By Frederick Nnoma-Addison
In an effort to live true to its core objective of representing the interests of all ethnicities, races and national origins, the National Democratic Ethnic Coordinating Council (NDECC) http://www.democrats.org/people/ethnic_council of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has voted unanimously to welcome African Diaspora representation...
"...we are so proud of your accomplishments and all that lies ahead of you. And you reflect our history. Young people like you inspire our future.”
PRESS RELEASE: Preparations are in top gears for Nigerians and friends of Nigeria for the twin celebration of centenary of amalgamation of Nigeria as a nation and 54th anniversary of its Independence, in New York City.
Though one may not see it, touch it, or smell it, the impact remains potent and sooner or later it will manifest...with some awareness people would be able to make the choices helpful to their health and their lives
Ebola has been ravaging West Africa including our dear country Nigeria. More than 2,000 lives have been lost and the situation is still gloomy. Though Nigeria has demonstrated that it can effectively handle the outbreak (we are documenting how Lagos State and Federal authorities combined to effectively handle the situation as an example...
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia–10 September 2014: The African Union Commission has appointed Dr. Julius Oketta to head the African Union Support to Ebola Outbreak (Operation ASEOWA) that is deploying civilian and military volunteers from across the continent to ensure that Ebola is brought under control. The...
The next Nigeria Independence Day Parade Meeting is on Sat. Sept. 12th at the Nigeria House...on 44nd street and 2nd Ave
Again, it is free, self sponsored by individuals like you and I (not government sponsored). And its not only for one group of people or one religious group. It is wide...
The US Edition of the Nigeria Centenary Awards (NCUSA) takes place in New York, September 26th – 27th, 2014
August 21, 2014 – New York, NY – As Nigeria marks 100 years as a nation, Nigerians in the US will be celebrating this milestone with a 2-day line...
HOW IT HAPPENED: On Saturday August 9th, 2014, Nigerians from all walks of life converged at the Step Out center, New York for the 5th annual Nigerian Leadership Summit 2014.
he 2014 summit was guided by the theme: “Education and Security: A driving force for Nigeria’s socio-economic development”. For LEAD Nigeria, this...
"there is no greater love than to lay down your life for another..."
It was a pleasure to see the transparency and candor with which the organization’s records and activities were managed.
Today was an opportunity to highlight the importance of rule of law, open and accountable institutions, strong civil societies, and protection of human rights for all citizens and all communities.
Global Ethnics Ltd, UK, recently organised Foreign Direct Investment Opportunities in Nigeria Exhibition (FODION 2014) held at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Peter Obi thanked the society for the award. He said he was able to save the Billions he for the computer revolutions as well as other achievements credited to him by cutting the cost of governance, and shunning offices such as that of the First Lady that constitutionally were not supposed to exist.
Ahmed counselled Muslims to shun all forms of vices, especially violence, that could hinder harmonious existence with people of other faiths, adding that , “It is not a mistake that God made people of diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds to co-exist in the country; it is for a purpose.
“...many people of African descent live in the United States. ...this is a good occasion for Africa to chart a new paradigm in terms of cooperation. ...a summit that brings President Barack Obama and many heads of state an excellent opportunity.."
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